AP, at 814 S. 2nd St., is opening in the old Fifth Ward Pub space. "The bones of the building are solid," Anthony said, but the space was refreshed (floors refinished, shelves removed to expose more Cream City brick, stainless steel placed over the bar's top) and redecorated, including a floor-to-ceiling graffiti-like painting at the back of the restaurant. | Aug. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

CBS called an offer to resume contract negotiations from Time Warner a sham, according to The Wrap. Time Warner offered to resume negotiations if CBS allowed its programming to be an a la carte offering until a contract is reached, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

In two weeks, Fox Sports aims to launch its flagship all-sports cable channel, Fox Sports 1, but it does not have agreements in place with its major distributors, including Time Warner Cable, which is the chief cable outlet in the state of Wisconsin.

“We are working hard to have the widest distribution possible at launch,” a spokesman for Fox Sports said on Monday. | Aug. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(1)

Mick Farren, who the New York Times called a rock renaissance man, died July 27 at the age of 69. Farren was a member of the protopunk band The Deviants, and died after collapsing at a reunion performance.

He suffered from emphysema which MC5 musician Wayne Kramer said he treated with "alcohol and cigarettes." His obituary mentions that he was also a science fiction writer, founder of the British chapter of the White Panthers and wrote for New Musical Express. | Aug. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

When Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. opens its new roasting plant in Walker's Point this fall, the cafe at the roastery could have beer and wine along with the company's coffees.

It would have one beer on tap, which will incorporate coffee into the ingredients. Anodyne owner Matt McClutchy said the beer is still in development, but it's not expected to be a coffee stout. It will be made by nearby Milwaukee Brewing Co. "We can just walk over and get it," he joked. | Aug. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(1)

As Robin Thicke's smash summer hit, "Blurred Lines," sits at number one for a remarkable eighth week, Top of the Charts takes a temporary break in format as the chart every pop song aspires to top - the Billboard Hot 100 - celebrates its 55th anniversary this week.

To mark the milestone of a chart that has evolved from tracking jukebox spins, radio play and sales of 45 rpm singles to today's formula of digital sales, airplay and online streams - all with the aim of identifying the biggest hit across genres in the United States - Billboard has updated its list of the all-time Hot 100. You can find the full list at this link. | Aug. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post